Enzymes

Essay specific features

 

Issue:

Miscellaneous

 

Written by:

Tamara J

 

Date added:

February 10, 2015

 

Level:

University

 

Grade:

A

 

No of pages / words:

1 / 280

 

Was viewed:

2529 times

 

Rating of current essay:

 
Essay content:

The polypeptide chains of an enzyme are folded in such way that they form a grove or pocket on the surface. The substrate fits in to this grove, which is the site of reactions catalyzed by the enzyme, or active site. Recent studies of enzyme structure have suggested that the active site is flexible. The binding between enzymes and substrate appears to alter the shape of the enzyme...
displayed 300 characters

Custom written essay

All essays are written from scratch by professional writers according to your instructions and delivered to your email on time. Prices start from $10.99/page

Order custom paper

Full essays database

You get access to all the essays and can view as many of them as you like for as little as $28.95/month

Buy database access

Order custom writing paper now!

  • Your research paper is written
    by certified writers
  • Your requirements and targets are
    always met
  • You are able to control the progress
    of your writing assignment
  • You get a chance to become an
    excellent student!

Get a price guote

 
 

The binding between enzymes and substrate appears to alter the shape of the enzyme. This induces a close fit between the active site and the substrate. It is also believed that this may put some strain on the substrate molecule facilitating the reaction. Another characteristics of enzymes are competitive inhibition and non-competitive inhibition...
displayed 300 characters

General issues of this essay:

Related essays:

x
Services